Muzyka Corporation Uses the FIFO Method in Its Process Costing

question 56

Multiple Choice

Muzyka Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below: Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:

• A)$26,369
• B)$22,808
• C)$52,738
• D)$21,095

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Definitions:

Base Pay

The initial rate of compensation an employee receives, not including benefits, bonuses, or any other potential earnings.

Merit Pay Plan

A pay system where employees receive increases in pay based on their performance, as determined through evaluations and assessments.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation process in which an employee’s job performance is assessed in relation to predefined objectives and criteria set by the employer.

Differential Piece Rate

A wage payment method where the pay rate varies depending on the worker's performance, typically offering higher rates for higher production levels.